Terminologies in Introduction to Pharmacology Flashcards
The study of drugs and their interaction with living things which compasses the physical and chemical effects, and biochemical and physiologic effect.
PHARMACOLOGY
Any chemical that can affect living things.
DRUG
COMPONENTS OF AN IDEAL DRUG
Effective, Safe, Selective, Reversible Action, Predictable, and has Ease of Administration.
TYPES OF DRUG NAME
Chemical Name, Generic Name, and Trade/Brand Name.
OTC Drugs
Over the counter drugs
PRN
Pro re nata, meaning as needed.
It is the degree to which a patient’s actions followed treatment recommendations.
PATIENT ADHERENCE
The study of movement of the drug in the body. PHARMACOKINETICS
PHARMACOKINETICS
The transmission of medications from the location of administration to the blood stream.
ABSORPTION
The transportation of medication to sites of action by bodily fluids.
DISTRIBUTION
It changes medication into less active/inactive form by the action of enzymes.
METABOLISM
The process of elimination of drugs in the body.
EXCRETION
The percentage of administered drug available for activity.
BIOAVAILABILITY
The time it takes for the amount of drug in the body to be reduced by half.
HALF TIME
Giving a big initial dose in order to achieve a therapeutic impact while a steady state is attained.
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